CP Eribo resumes duty in A’Ibom Tuesday

CP Eribo resumes duty in A’Ibom Tuesday

Iniabasi Billie, Uyo

The 33rd Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Joseph Eribo has resumed duty.

Eribo who was posted to Akwa Ibom State following the demise of CP Waheed Adedamola Ayilara, is the immediate past CP, Taraba State Command.

According to a press release signed by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John on Tuesday in Uyo, the new CP has served as DCP Operations, Kogi State Police Command; DC Zonal CID, Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State; Area Commander Agodi, Ibadan and AC State CID, Lafia, Nasarawa State Police Command among others.

John said as an expert in crime detection, security and investigation, CP Eribo will leverage on his expertise and professional experience to bring about innovative strategies that would help the State Police Command effectively and efficiently discharge its duties in Akwa Ibom State.

She listed the career development path of CP Eribo in local and international training to include: Senior Leadership Command Course (PSC) in Jos; Securing Elections; Police Academy Cairo, Egypt; Investigation of Small Arms and Explosives (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary; Higher Result-oriented Management Course, and Advanced Detective Course among others.

“A new Commissioner of Police have been posted to Akwa Ibom State. He is CP Joseph Eribo from Benin City in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. By this posting, he becomes the 33rd Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State.

“The 33rd Akwa Ibom CP holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Benin, LLB from the University of Calabar; BL, Nigerian Law School, Abuja and LLM from the Lagos State University.

“He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1994 and has grown through the ranks,” the release stated.

Meanwhile, Governor Umo Eno has condoled with the family of the late State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Adedamola Ayilara.

Eno who visited the wife and family of the late police boss at his residence in Abuja described the deceased as a quintessential officer who was dedicated, committed and passionate about his job.

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